The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-02-25
The Deer Greek and Susquehanna Rail
road Project


road Project
We call attention 10 the address Issued to
the people Of Hartford by the incorpora,ors
of the Deer Creek and Susquehanna Railroad
Company. The incorporates say that the
entire route has been canvassed and that less
than one-balf the amount believed to be ne
cessary 10 place the road in the way OF being
nude las been subscribed. Many whose
property would be gely enhanced in value
and whose business facilities would be in
creased by this railroad have not subscribed
at all or have subscribed very small amounts.
The incorporatoIs also say that both of the
large railroad companies whose tracks ira
versethe lower part ofour county have shown
an interest in the enterprise, but neither has
held out any assurance Of practical support
unless $40 900 and the right-of-way are given.
This would seem very small amount TO be
raised for an enterprise promising so much
substantial benefit to our county.
Itmay be fairly estimated that section of
country covering nearly hundred square
miles would be directly benefited pecuniari-
ly by the construction of this railroad, and
the small sum Of 81 so for each acre that would
be increased in value If the railroad were
made, would furnish more than the amount
required TO secure it. Farmers, il is true,
feel the pinchings Of hard times just now, but
unless they wish 10 be driven to the wall en-
tirely they must avail themselves of every op-
portunity to improve their condition, and
this opportunity is held out by the proposed
railroad, by the enhancement of the value of
their lands, if they wish TO sell, or by decreas-
Ing the cost Of getting their crops TO marke.
II they intend to continue farming.
1t would seem strange If any intelligent
man at this day could be found who has not
seen or does not know the great increase In
the value Of property which inevitably fol-
lows the construction of railroad through
any country. Where railroads are most nu-
merous property is most valuable and bust
ness of all kinds most prosperous. If this
result follows, as 1t does, the construction of
RAILROAD In country where railroad facli
ties already abound, 1t is much more likely
to be the case with q railroad where none has
previously existed, and particularly where
the route is through healthy, picturesque
and attractive region, Astounding in fine
water powers and other natural resources for
the development of business enterprises OF
various kinds. For thirty or forty years the
people of the central northeastern section of
Hartford county have been signing for a rail-
road which would give them cheap and easy
access 10 the great markets Of the country for
their produce and would enable them to en-
gage in business more remunerative than
farming. The opportunity of acquiring what
they have been longing for for more than a
quarter of q centuryis now at hand, but they
do not seem willing to make any present sac
rifice for the hope of future gain.
Railroads are costly affairs and generally
the united efforts of an entire community is
required to build one. The incorporators Of
the Deer Creek and Susquehanna Railroad
have freely given their time and money to
promote the enterprise, which, If successful,
will benefit their neighbors equally with
themselves. Their efforts should be aided to
the utmost by every public-spirled man. 1t
is selfish in any man TO argue that If the rail.
reads built he will be benefited even If he
does not contribute one cent towards its con-
struction.
1t is very evident now that the railroad
will not be built unless all who would he
benefited, either directly or remotely, will
lend helping hand The advantage and
value of the railroad to any farmer is suscep-
tible of mathematical calculation, aud every
man who would in any manner use it if it
were made should make this calculation for
himself and subscribe accordingly. If sub
scriptions are made according to this basis
the railroad will be built. If any hold back
with the expectation that the road will be
built any way and that they will share in its
benefits without any cost, they will he dis
appointed.
The incorporators have made we believe,
their final appeal and will make one more
effort to obtain the required amount of I'M
conditional subscriptions necessary to start
the road Let them be assisted generously
and our county will soon rejoice in railroad
which will traverse one of its fairest portions
and be blessing now and for all future time
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